Private Community and Cultural Tour of Jocotenango

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This community tour promotes the integral development of a generally marginalized community in Jocotenango and allows visitors to witness social transformation through art. The tour was designed and is guided by young artists and activists from the same community, all activities within the tour are approved and supported by residents of the village to which it is visited and contribute to its integral development. The tour uses TukTuks to transport visitors from the starting point to each point of the itinerary, that is: from La Azotea to the square, from the square to the bus station, from the bus station to the Vista Hermosa community and from Vista Hermosa back to the starting point, La Azotea. The cost of the tour includes this transportation.

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Things To Know

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Participants will hear a little about the history of the municipality of Jocotenango and about the lives of young artists.

The largest mural in Jocotenango is presented, made by local artists and the municipal market is known.

Artistic murals made with the support of Urban HeArt by local urban artists are presented, a viewpoint within the community is visited, a tortilla workshop is held with a community leader, a presentation of urban art is observed.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The tour departs from the reception of Finca la Azotea, Jocotenango, Guatemala.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 3 reviews

What do other 3 guests say about Private Community and Cultural Tour of Jocotenango

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adamgggg
5
Dec 2021
You start at a coffee finca where you meet your guide. You travel via tuktuk to the Jocotenango town square and then up into the hillside neighborhood. See first hand how art is changing the community and creating a better future for everyone involved. We met the artists (street art and break da...
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John F
5
Dec 2021
A fascinating tour by youth leaders to hear their inspiring stories and interpret the many new beautiful murals transforming the community. I loved hearing about the deep symbolism in the art - they literally paint a vision of a changed community without violence and with opportunity. Our tour al...
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R4254UMellenm
5
Dec 2021
Urban HeArt Guatemala provides an awesome tour and a unique look into the lives of this incredible group of artists! The guides share their personal stories of growing up in the sometimes rough hood of Jocotenango and what inspired them to want to create great change for their community. You get ...

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Things to know

Included
  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies